Feedback Action Replay DS not detected in code manager, program loads in ds with problems

[Ikethegoop]

I recently bought this Action Replay DS, it worked fine connecting to a PC until I updated it to firmware 1.71, the code manager no longer detects it and it does load when inserted. I cannot manually create a code because it says "please insert action replay" Tried a reset and it didn't help. Mouse icon doesn't appear either.

Post automatically merged: Jan 12, 2023

I recently bought this Action Replay DS, it worked fine connecting to a PC until I updated it to firmware 1.71, the code manager no longer detects it and it does load when inserted. I cannot manually create a code because it says "please insert action replay" Tried a reset and it didn't help. Mouse icon doesn't appear either.

Accidentally reposted. Sorry

 

[Ikethegoop]

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[KleinesSinchen]

I recently bought this Action Replay DS, it worked fine connecting to a PC until I updated it to firmware 1.71, the code manager no longer detects it and it does load when inserted. I cannot manually create a code because it says "please insert action replay" Tried a reset and it didn't help. Mouse icon doesn't appear either.

Run lsusb in a Linux system (or have a look at Device Manager in Windows) to see if any USB device at all is detected when connecting the Action Replay.

Maybe ask Datel support.

 

[Ikethegoop]

Run lsusb in a Linux system (or have a look at Device Manager in Windows) to see if any USB device at all is detected when connecting the Action Replay.

Maybe ask Datel support.

I have looked at device manager, it does appear and the drivers were installed by me.

 

[TheStonedModder]

I recently bought this Action Replay DS, it worked fine connecting to a PC until I updated it to firmware 1.71, the code manager no longer detects it and it does load when inserted. I cannot manually create a code because it says "please insert action replay" Tried a reset and it didn't help. Mouse icon doesn't appear either.

Post automatically merged: Jan 12, 2023

Accidentally reposted. Sorry

This isn’t a great answer probably…but maybe it will help you figure out the issue

Have you tried loading a VM with an older version of windows? I believe their application is super duper picky. Even back when these action replays where released(and actively sold) I had similar issues to what you’re describing

Half the time the program didn’t detect my card or was able to load any cheats. But once I was able to learn more and restore windows myself(I was much younger) that seemed to fix it

I only have my action replay DSi still(but no cable) or I’d try some things to help you find a better solution

 

[Ikethegoop]

I'm using it on an age appropriate Dell Inspiron running windows XP 32 bit.

This isn’t a great answer probably…but maybe it will help you figure out the issue

Have you tried loading a VM with an older version of windows? I believe their application is super duper picky. Even back when these action replays where released(and actively sold) I had similar issues to what you’re describing

Half the time the program didn’t detect my card or was able to load any cheats. But once I was able to learn more and restore windows myself(I was much younger) that seemed to fix it

I only have my action replay DSi still(but no cable) or I’d try some things to help you find a better solution

 

[TheStonedModder]

I'm using it on an age appropriate Dell Inspiron running windows XP 32 bit.

I really wouldn’t say that’s age appropriate ha

Try windows vista or 7

 

[KleinesSinchen]

I really wouldn’t say that’s age appropriate ha

Try windows vista or 7

XP is very suitable for this. In fact it is THE operating system I would recommend using for this task.
The readme.txt on the mini CD that came with Action Replay DS explicitly mentions XP.

Datel did support Vista with some update, but I doubt Windows 7 or even newer will work.
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Try downloading a newer version of the Code Manager and/or try the one on the CD as well. Maybe the firmware isn't flashed correctly.
Other than that I can only repeat: Ask Datel support for help.

 

[TheStonedModder]

XP is very suitable for this. In fact it is THE operating system I would recommend using for this task.
The readme.txt on the mini CD that came with Action Replay DS explicitly mentions XP.

Datel did support Vista with some update, but I doubt Windows 7 or even newer will work.
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Try downloading a newer version of the Code Manager and/or try the one on the CD as well. Maybe the firmware isn't flashed correctly.
Other than that I can only repeat: Ask Datel support for help.

Wow I guess my internal timeline is a bit off ha I stand corrected

That is good to know though !

 

[KleinesSinchen]

Wow I guess my internal timeline is a bit off ha I stand corrected

That is good to know though !

No problem. Maybe you aren't really wrong after all because of this part:

I only have my action replay DSi still(but no cable)

Action Replay DSi obviously came out later and maybe is Windows 7 compatible (should still support XP though).

The Codejunkies website doesn't look anymore like I remember. No idea if there are still downloads for the old products. What I do remember is that Action Replay DS had the last firmware version with the mentioned 1.71 which is running perfectly on mine. The DSi version had another (probably lower number) firmware revision.

 

[Ikethegoop]

XP is very suitable for this. In fact it is THE operating system I would recommend using for this task.
The readme.txt on the mini CD that came with Action Replay DS explicitly mentions XP.

Datel did support Vista with some update, but I doubt Windows 7 or even newer will work.
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Try downloading a newer version of the Code Manager and/or try the one on the CD as well. Maybe the firmware isn't flashed correctly.
Other than that I can only repeat: Ask Datel support for help.

If you are wondering, it's the original AR DS not the DSi. I know it's the newest version of the firmware and pretty sure it's the newest version of the program. I will ask support however

Post automatically merged: Feb 21, 2023

I can't get support for the action replay anymore.

Post automatically merged: Feb 21, 2023

I'll get photos posted when I wake up tomorrow.

Post automatically merged: Feb 21, 2023

Here are the images.

 

[NDCADD87]

If you are wondering, it's the original AR DS not the DSi. I know it's the newest version of the firmware and pretty sure it's the newest version of the program. I will ask support however

Post automatically merged: Feb 21, 2023

I can't get support for the action replay anymore.

Post automatically merged: Feb 21, 2023

I'll get photos posted when I wake up tomorrow.

Post automatically merged: Feb 21, 2023

Here are the images.

I am having the same problem right now. i am pissed.

 

[KleinesSinchen]

@NDCADD87 Thanks for bumping the topic! I missed the last message and the photos above.

I hope you have the exact same problem… maybe it can be solved now easily:


AR Code Manager will not be able to access Action Replay DS content by simply connecting the device to the PC. This works only while the DS (Lite) has started the AR software. On the DS there will be a note about the PC connection as well.
It says "Waiting for DS" not only "Waiting for the naked AR"

 

[NDCADD87]

@NDCADD87 Thanks for bumping the topic! I missed the last message and the photos above.

I hope you have the exact same problem… maybe it can be solved now easily:
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AR Code Manager will not be able to access Action Replay DS content by simply connecting the device to the PC. This works only while the DS (Lite) has started the AR software. On the DS there will be a note about the PC connection as well.
It says "Waiting for DS" not only "Waiting for the naked AR"

You are welcome. So everything was working one day before I commented on this post. I updated my AR to 1.71 and then the yellow mouse disappeared from my AR. it used to be where I marked the photo. It was there until i updated it to 1.71.

 

[KleinesSinchen]

This red [START] should appear only after inserting a game instead of the AR itself.

Would have been too easy. Seems I'm unable to help and something in the firmware is borked. The mouse icon appears on mine with v1.71 and it connects fine under Windows XP.
Side note: A little surprising they are still keeping the codes online (which I couldn't see as the XP machine is offline). My guess would have been that the servers were long dead (as it is the case with the PS2 AR)

 

[NDCADD87]

This red [START] should appear only after inserting a game instead of the AR itself.

Would have been too easy. Seems I'm unable to help and something in the firmware is borked. The mouse icon appears on mine with v1.71 and it connects fine under Windows XP.
Side note: A little surprising they are still keeping the codes online (which I couldn't see as the XP machine is offline). My guess would have been that the servers were long dead (as it is the case with the PS2 AR)

Yea it looks like i bricked mine from adding more games. The good thing is the pokemon games I play are already on the ARDS.

 

[Ikethegoop]

So it's bricked then.